Hello folks, We thought we would share our mental health resource which we share with the Mafwa Theatre group every couple of months. We’ve tried to strip back as much information as possible to make it as accessible as possible. If any women you know could do with a mental health boost, our weekly drama […]
Archive | October, 2020
EUSS (EU Settlement Scheme) Newsletter: End of the Transition Period
By Henriette Mahamane, Leeds Migration Project Coordinator on 20th October 2020 in Policy & Research
As the UK is now moving towards the end of Free Movement (31st December 2020) this update will highlights few policy updates that will impact on EU nationals residing in the UK. We strongly recommend that you please read this update carefully as it contains important updates. EU NATIONALS AND EMPLOYMENT: Apply for a National […]
Support the effort to combat coronavirus – a message from 3rd Sector Leeds 16th October 2020
Third Sector Leeds is asking for your support to get the distinctive message of the sector out to the people you are in contact with on a daily basis. This is our “Call for Action”, a distinctive message, from the third sector: Help reduce the spread of Covid in Leeds. Follow the FACTS: Face coverings in enclosed […]
Resources for Teaching Online
During the pandemic LASSN have been training our English at Home volunteers to teach online instead of at learner’s homes. After numerous discussions about with volunteers about their experiences we have pulled together a small pack with edited highlights of what we have learned as well as good online resources we wanted to share. Please […]
Update on Home Office cessations (Asylum Accommodation) – 16th October 2020
On negative cessations, we’ve been informed that if there is a safe route of return and there are no appeal rights outstanding then it is the Home Office’s view that they will consider ceasing support. It is understood that further direction from ministers is expected. You may have seen that this matter was in the […]
Covid messaging for culturally diverse communities in Leeds – we need your expertise and skills to really make a difference
Public Health and Leeds City Council have been working with partners across the city to keep communities safe. Forum Central is working with Public Health, the Communities Team, BME Hub, Leeds Refugee Forum and Migrant Access Project to deliver online webinar sessions. These are aimed at organisations and community groups who have trusted relationships with […]
Virtual ESOL Classes @ MEMEC
MEMEC (Middle East and Mediterranean Community) is happy to announce their new Virtual ESOL classes with new format. We are running 6 evening classes weekly, 3 classes for men and 3 classes for women. (As shown in the flyer) We deliver 3 levels: Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3 level. Classes run for 24 […]
Please discourage people from sleeping/sheltering in bins
LCC have issued new guidance to Commercial Waste Contractors, after a third person was found taking shelter in a bin in Leeds. We are not aware of the immigration status of any of the three people concerned, but with no emergency housing options for destitute asylum seekers in Leeds, their health and safety remains a […]
Migrant Help Update – October 2020
Posted on behalf of Khami Miraf from MH
LMP Zoom chat Tuesday 13th October, 2020 12:30-13:45
Looks like we’re going to be here for some time now… so we think we need to keep talking. Please come along and let us know what you’re up to, how you’re doing, and how we can help one another. Zoom Link: http://bit.ly/zoomlmp Code: 12345 Agenda There’s no set agenda this week – although we expect […]
Leeds Covid-19 key messages update – 7th October
The latest information about covid-19 testing, self isolation support and local restrictions can be accessed in the links below: Where to go for a test: https://www.leedsccg.nhs.uk/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-where-to-go-for-testing/ Local restrictions are currently in place in Leeds and are outlined here: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/coronavirus/local-rules Self-isolating: A self-isolating support payment for people who have to self-isolate eligibility criteria and up to […]
Local Authority support to destitute asylum seekers with NRPF “will be scaled down and end”
Jon Beech from LASSN writes: Regular readers will remember the post we did on Homelessness in Leeds and the potential impact that the end of Everybody In programme would have on destitute asylum seekers with No Recourse to Public Funds. Since then various LMP members have been asking Leeds City Council for a statement of […]